Staples Dental Implants & Reconstruction

Dream Big for 2012 - Office Motto for You & Us

2012-01-12T19:18:00.000-08:00

How do you recharge for the new year? Staples Dental takes a day away from the office to refocus our philosophy and recommit to our goals. This year, we are working to help you focus on your overall health, encourage you to "dream big" and be the very best you can be - inside and out. We take our inspiration from several books, including "The Four Agreements," Enchantment," "The Fish! Philosphy" and "The Starbucks Experience." Come join us on a discovery of making the most of life, ourselves and, of course - our smiles!

Join us and take a look at our kick-off meeting so you too can be re-energized for 2012.

Supercharging our brains before the meeting begins!

Are we a nice bunch or what? One of us is camera shy so she volunteers to be the photographer for the group photos. Maybe someday we can get "D" front and center - like she is when you walk in the office!

Doc introduces the theme of the meeting and gets us in the right frame of mind to "Dream Big."

Staff members Heidi, Crystal and Deann show us a training DVD featuring the famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle. It's a crazy place that teaches important concepts for the work environment with "Be There, Play, Make Their Day & Choose Your Attitude." Who knew selling fish could be so much fun?

We had a little swag for everybody as a reminder of what we learned. It's always fun to take home gift bags!

Have you noticed that our office manager Deann giggles a lot? That's what makes having her at the front desk so pleasant!

Jenna and Billie gave us an overview of the book written by the CEO of Starbucks. They have a great product and brand, but they also try to make a difference in a positive way. We are regulars at the Starbucks in the Smith's next to our office!

Doc and the Mrs. enjoy a cup of tea! Notice the pretty teeth? If you like Ann's smile ask Doc how you can have one just like it!

Think about the people and places that make you feel good and that you automatically gravitate to. It's all about "Enchantment" and how they create it. Ann gives examples from an awesome book on the subject.

Doc and "his girls" are ready to enchant you! Isn't he a good sport to put the sparkle on?

Look at Crystal's expression. She makes us laugh everyday!

Dr. Staples wraps up the day with thoughts on the book "The Four Agreements."

1. Be impeccable with your word.

2. Don't take anything personally.

3. Don't make assumptions.

4. Always do your best.

This meeting was not about the technical part of what we do in the dental office, but about striving to be better people everyday in all areas of our lives. It was a great day for all of us and we hope it will influence how we serve and take care of you!

Green Tea Strengthens Teeth

2011-08-29T21:29:00.001-07:00

By now, you've probably heard the health benefits of drinking green tea. But, did you know it can also help prevent tooth decay? A new study shows a cup of green tea a day may keep your teeth stronger. How? The study reports a naturally occurring substances in green tea has bacteriocidal effects, helping to kill mouth bacteria and ward off tooth decay and gum disease.

So, what's the catch? You must NOT add sugar to your green tea. It will negate the benefits to your mouth.

Dr. Staples can help you with questions regarding your overall health and how it impacts your oral health. Learn more about his dental health treatments. Call his office today to set up an appointment!

Dry, Hot Summer! What About Your Mouth?

2011-08-23T10:43:00.000-07:00

With this Las Vegas summer heat, what have you been doing to cool off? Don't forget to drink lots of water! Did you know that your saliva actually prevents tooth decay too? It serves many purposes. If you have been experiencing dry mouth, come visit us. Learn more about the symptoms of dry mouth and what you need to know.

Call for an appointment at 702-991-0404 before Labor Day and get a BPA-free water bottle!

Link Between Diabetes, Oral Health

2011-07-31T21:52:00.000-07:00

A new study shows dentists may be able to identify pre-diabetes or people undiagnosed with diabetes, according to the Journal of Dental Research.

"Periodontal disease is an early complication of diabetes, and about 70 percent of U.S. adults see a dentist at least once a year," the study's senior author, Dr. Ira Lamster, dean of the College of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Staples believes dentists need to look out for your overall health, not just make your smile beautiful.

Dr. Staples can diagnose periodontal disease and make recommendations for your optimal health. Prevent serious health conditions by regular dental visits to Staples Dental.

Oral Health in America

2011-04-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

More and more health care organizations are recognizing the importance that dentistry plays in our society's overall well-being. Poor oral health can start a chain reaction for disaster in the rest of the body. Our teeth and gums are connected in vital ways to the delicate balance of systems that our body needs to function. Here is another example of how the medical community is trying to spread the word.

Think Tongue Piercing Is Cool? Read This!

2011-03-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

An article on Dr. Oz's site may make you think twice. Tongue piercing can turn into a very expensive hobby, with an increase in periodontal disease, chipped teeth and more.

Shift From 'Wants' to 'Needs' in Dentistry

2011-03-11T10:37:00.000-08:00

Dr. Staples gave a talk on dental "wants" vs. "needs" at The Southern Nevada Dental Society on Tuesday, March 8. Dr. Staples enjoys sharing his passion of healthy dental lifestyles with his peers. In the early 2000s, patients demanded mostly cosmetic dentistry. According to statistics from the American Dental Association, dental disease was on the decline. In the late 1990's, the ADA predicted that by the year 2030 many dentists would be out of business because we were catching up with dental disease. With new technology and preventative care, we would be eliminating our traditional work. Dentists started offering more procedures that catered to the patients "wants" and a boom started with cosmetic procedures. There is nothing wrong with cosmetic dentistry or providing beautiful and pleasing smiles. But nobody predicted what would happen next.

Change is the only constant in life. By 2007, cracks started to appear in the statistics. The ADA's findings didn't cover the Asian population. Interestingly enough, that population has a higher number in periodontal or gum disease. The Hispanic and African American populations were seeing higher numbers in obesity and diabetes. It is now documented that there is a direct link with obesity and diabetes to not only overall health issues, but to dental disease! The tables have turned and now the dental statistics have flipped backwards.

The tipping point includes the increase in the aging population, the long list of medications that people commonly take that cause dry mouth syndrome, the horrific rise in diabetes and obesity (those two issues go hand-in-hand), and the economic downturn that caused a domino effect keeping people away from their regular dental visits. Dentistry went from the opinions in 1999 that we were gaining and getting ahead of dental problems, to now in 2011 with the complete opposite scenario. Dr. Staples stated in his presentation that he has never seen anything like this in his long career. The doctors attending this meeting wholeheartedly agreed.

Dr. Staples continued on by citing examples of the patients in his practice and listed national statistics to prove his point. With the large number of seniors comes a longer list of medications. Many of these cause dry mouth that in turn causes a turn for the worse in consequences with gum disease, tooth and bone loss. This not only affects our seniors, but also the younger age demographic that take prescription medications that cause dry mouth. Things like anti-depressants and appetite suppressants.

You would have to live under a rock to not notice the news reports about the crisis in our country with the alarming rise in obesity and diabetes in both young and old. Sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition choices, the shameful food industry that adds fillers, chemicals, additives, and genetic altering ingredients into our food chain that all add up to high Body Mass Index (BMI), or body fat percentage that is too high. Sugars of all kinds and the ever-increasing sodium content add to the problem. Blood pressure and cholesterol levels are also on the rise. All of these things neatly tie into more dental disease. Physicians are being too timid to state the obvious and tell their patients the cold hard truth that could save lives and money in our healthcare system. If only they would push clean eating, proper nutrition with real, fresh foods, and consistent exercise, we could turn this crisis around quickly. Instead, we have pharmaceutical companies and physicians pushing medications to put a band aid on the problem. But the dental exam shows the truth with the side effects causing patients to suffer from declining oral health.

When our economy took a dive, people had to make drastic budget cuts. Businesses eliminated or downgraded benefit packages. People steered away from going to the dentist thinking they would go when things got better. Wrong. Things didn't get better, and that included their dental health. Dr. Staples continued with examples of seeing a surge in missing or loose teeth caused by periodontal or gum disease and infection, pain and discomfort, plus the need for more dental implants. The escalation in dental disease has crossed all lines of age, race, and income levels.

The cracks and changes in just a few short years gives the dental profession shocking new statistics that led Dr. Staples to his final point. Dentists need to reorient themselves and their staff to meet the current needs of their patients. It is a time of serving our fellowman in a way that is more important than ever before. Success does not come in dollar signs, but in using our skills to treat our patients to the best of our ability to bring their oral and overall health back to an optimum level. In so doing, it brings a satisfaction in what we do as a dental community like we have never seen before.

From Want-Based Dentistry to Needs-Based Dentistry

2011-03-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

Dr. Staples has been asked by the Southern Nevada Dental Society to speak at their meeting on March 8, 2011, in Las Vegas. Dr. Staples has chosen the timely topic of "The Change From Want-Based Dentistry to Needs-Based Dentistry." During his nearly 40 years practicing dentistry, Dr. Staples has seen an alarming rise in the severity of dental disease in our society.

Dental disease is on the rise across all age ranges due to an increasingly aging population, medications that seniors are being given, obesity accelerating, diabetes growing from poor diet and obesity. The economic downturn is also causing an increase in dental disease possibly due to poor diets and less visits for routine dental exams.

People are losing their teeth, requiring more dental implants, dentures and root canals. Cavities and gum disease are also rising at an alarming rate.

In Dr. Staples' opinion, cosmetic dentistry will always be available and important, but the greater need is to be better prepared to treat the disease and morbidity that has developed in oral health. Dentists will need to retrain their teams to help patients deal with all of these challenges on lower incomes.

Stay tuned to hear more about his talk...

Fluoride - What You Need to Know!

2011-02-06T18:02:00.000-08:00

Fluoride can be good, but it can also be bad if used in the wrong amounts. Parents need to be aware of what is in their drinking water and what their children are getting out of it.

Dr. Staples recommends this article for you to consider. For the first time in 50 years, the government is recommending a reduction in fluoride levels in water supplies.

Feel free to discuss fluoride with Dr. Staples at your next visit.

Dry Mouth & Dental Implants

2011-02-01T16:27:00.000-08:00

The effects of modern pharmacology are overwhelming. The cost of dry mouth cannot be underestimated. If you or someone you care about is taking even one or two medications, the chances of drastic change in the mouth is great. Cavities and periodontal disease will definitely increase. It's very important to be monitored more closely on a frequent basis by your dentist and hygienist to avoid the side effects to your dental health.

Dr. Staples recommends this article for more information:

Meet Our Patient, Captain Jim Brown

2011-01-27T20:11:00.000-08:00

What Color Are You?

2010-11-20T05:39:00.000-08:00

What color are you? We took the Color Code personality test so we can better understand ourselves and each other. Do you know what color you are? We had some good laughs as we learned some funny things about our dental team when we tossed a beach ball covered with silly questions.

We spent a day out of the office to get pumped up and motivated about life and our love for the people that we see everyday. Started off with happy music that made us want to dance and bounce the balloons around the room!

Something fishy happened at our meeting! We watched a DVD on the Fish Philosophy based on a crazy fresh fish market in the northeast. The fish mongers talked about how they find the joy in coming to work each day. It proves that no matter what your work or home environment is - even stinky fish! - that we can be happy and love what we do and who we are with!

Dr. Staples ended the meeting with thanking his wonderful staff at Staples Dental. They are the key to the success of this awesome dental practice! Dentistry is not all about the clinical and technical stuff. It is the patients and the team that make it all worth it! We went from the meeting to a yummy dinner and finished the day with more music and entertainment at this:

It was a great day overall! We are even more committed to better serve and care for our patients!

Dr. Staples and Rok Dox Band

2010-11-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

Doc Staples will be playing keyboard with the Rok Dox band on Friday, Dec. 10 in St. George, Utah. Come enjoy live, jazzy rock n' roll!

Here's all the 411:

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010, 8-10 PM
JAZZY ROCK AND ROLL
285 NORTH BLUFF STREET, ST. GEORGE
$5 COVER CHARGE
Sponsored by the Southern Utah Song Writers Association

We'd love to see all of our patients and friends!

Take a Tour!

2010-09-28T20:46:00.001-07:00

Here's some photos of our new N. Las Vegas office. Come see for yourself how relaxing a visit to our office can be!

USC Sponsored Dental IV Sedation Classes

2010-08-17T12:30:00.000-07:00

The Staples Dental team wants to show you our latest training in the dental sedation industry. Here's photos from the past two weekends!

The USC Dental School Continuing Education Clinical Intravenous Sedation program is THE best in the nation led by the highly regarded Dr. Stanley F. Malamed. He is a dentist anesthesiologist, professor of anesthesia and medicine, author, and a sought after national lecturer. He has written several books that are referred to as the standard of care in Dental IV Sedation and dental Emergency Management. I feel so fortunate to have been taught and certified by the most respected authority in this field.

I have to brag on my two awesome dental assistants, Jan and Dianna. These two have a career in assisting that together adds up to around 50 years. They made me so proud during the USC Dental IV Sedation clinic series by their display of professionalism, expert knowledge and not being intimidated by the instructors. Some of them met their match when they came up against my staff! These ladies knew their stuff and were not afraid to demonstrate their skills. With their help, I was able to complete all of our clinical cases and requirements early. Thanks Jan and Dianna for a job well done!

We are grateful to the nice patients from the Los Angeles area that showed up everyday to the USC Dental School to be sedated and get their dental work done.
Dr. Stanley F. Malamed's wonderful staff with Dr. Larry Staples and assistants Jan and Dianna from Staples Dental.
A big shout out to our office manager, Deann, for holding down the fort while we were away several times attending the USC sponsored IV Sedation program. You always show such kindness to all of our patients and keep our schedule humming along. Thanks to you, our patients are happy and coming back. I think you know everybody in town!
After long hours in the USC Dental School doing IV Sedation certification, even the doctor and assistants need a break from being "down in the mouth" all day long! Jan, Dr. Staples and Dianna enjoy the Farmer's Market at The Grove in the Los Angeles area. Isn't it nice to have strong healthy teeth to bite into a crisp candied apple? Call now at 702-991-0404 or drop in to Staples Dental to find out how you can have the pleasure of eating things like this again!

3D Dental Imaging Now at Our Office

2010-07-07T07:32:00.000-07:00

Introducing our latest in dental imaging at our N. Las Vegas office... The new 3D Cone Beam dental imaging means you don't have to go offsite for us to see the most precise view of your mouth, jawbone and skull area. This imaging allows Dr. Staples to view your bone density, scan for missing teeth, locate placement of dental implants and analyze all your dental needs. An added bonus to you is less radiation than traditional X-ray machines. The 3D images are clearer and more exact for Dr. Staples to use in your consultations. The latest 3D imaging means Dr. Staples can often evaluate and insert a dental implant in just one visit. The sturdy and secure machine allows for less movement and more accurate evaluations. The Cone Beam imaging is also a more reliable and affordable way to treat your dental care. It is the safest and most advanced technology for my patients. Come in and take a look at our new 3D imaging. Schedule online at staplesdental.com.

What Are Dental Implants?

2010-07-01T19:38:00.000-07:00

Dental implants are metal anchors that act as a root to a tooth. Dental implants can replace missing, broken or fractured teeth with a natural look. The implant is placed in the upper or lower jaw. The metal fuses with the bone and becomes a good anchor for the tooth replacement. Dental implants give a foundation for replacement teeth that looks and feels natural. The implant is stable, comfortable and should last a lifetime. Dental implants provide a stable root structure and can prevent loss to your jawbone structure.

Dr. Staples has extensive training as an implant dentist as a Real Choice dental implant provider. He also leads the Las Vegas Dental Implant Study Club to provide consultations and mentoring for other dentists.

Call our office today to find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants at 702-991-0404.